Original MacIntosh Red Apple Tree - Dundela, ON
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jiggs11
N 44° 56.426 W 075° 18.423
18T E 475774 N 4976379
Marker denoting the location of the original McIntosh apple tree, planted near here in 1796.
Waymark Code: WMVZZA
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 06/18/2017
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Marker located near the village of Dundela, denoting the location of the original McIntosh apple tree, planted by John McIntosh in 1796.
Today, the McIntosh is the National Apple of Canada.
Marker text reads:
The Original McIntosh Red Apple Tree
stood about 20 rods north of this spot.
It was one of a number of seedlings
taken from the border of the clearings
and transplanted by John McIntosh in
the year 1796.
erected by popular subscription 1912
The tree was located approximately 100 Meters north.
Group that erected the marker: Popular Subscription (local donations)
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
County Road 18 and Heritage Road
Dundela, ON CA
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